David Sanderson

David Sanderson obituary

David Sanderson

David Sanderson Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by A Natural State Funeral Service & Crematory on Jan. 6, 2026.
David Sanderson, age 82, passed away on January 6, 2026. He was born on February 7, 1943 in Little Rock, Arkansas to Milton Lawrence Sanderson and Dorothy Myer.

David proudly served in the U.S. Navy for four years. He was self-employed and worked at his tire shop for many years.

He is survived by his life partner of 54 years Gayle Ponder; one daughter Donna Beasley; two grandsons Aaron Peebles and Payton Peebles; one sister Mildren Olstein (Arnold); nephew Philip Olstein (Dana); niece Sharon Zishuk (David); great-nieces Erica, Ariel, and Tamara; great-nephew Joel; and three great-grandchildren ages 14, 6, and newborn.

He is preceded in death by his parents and his brother Melvin Sanderson.

Arrangements by A Natural State Funeral Service 2620 West Main Street, Jacksonville, Arkansas, 72076. 501-982-3400. Online guestbook is available at www.anaturalstatefuneralservice.com

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